I currently serve as the Associate Dean for Research and Scholarship in the College of Nursing. As the Richard R. Eakin Distiguished Professor of Nursing, the focus of my research is cardiovascular disease in aging adults . Specifically, my research is concentrated on preventing the progression of cardiovascular disease (secondary prevention) primarily targeting those with coronary heart disease.

Bio

I have a consistent program of research focusing on cardiovascular disease in aging and disparate populations using both quantitative and qualitative methods. I focus on symptoms, specifically fatigue, sleep, depression, and other correlates including inflammatory cytokines (IL-6, TNFa, CRP-hs) which influence physical activity after a myocardial infarction. My research is biobehavioral and the team is interprofessional and collaborative. I have extensive experiences in mentoring, consulting, and working with research teams.

Research Interests

My research interest is related to cardiovascular disease, aging, and health disparities. I focus on symptoms and the physiological underpinnings associated with symptoms and health behaviors of adults.